Governmental Tort Claims Act; modifying definitions. Effective date.

The document header was updated to reflect that this is a revised version (Committee Substitute) intended for the 2026 legislative session, replacing the original 'Enrolled' status.

Removed draft-specific headers (e.g., 'ENGROSSED SENATE') and replaced them with final 'ENROLLED SENATE' headers and page numbers, indicating the bill has completed the legislative process.

Added a new definition for 'Charitable health care provider' to include those serving medically indigent persons without expectation of compensation.

Added a new definition for 'Community health care provider' to include providers at federally qualified centers and those in the application process.

Expanded the definition of 'Employee' to explicitly include volunteers, firefighters, and specific medical professionals acting in administrative capacities.

Added 'any volunteer, full-time or part-time firefighter' to the list of individuals considered 'employees' under the Governmental Tort Claims Act.

Modified the definition of 'Community health care provider' to include health providers working for organizations that have applied for, or are in the process of receiving, federal 'look-alike' community health center status.

Clarified the definition of 'Employee' regarding medical professionals by specifying that their services must be 'authorized by and in conformity with the terms of the contract'.